💥 There is no variableness nor shadow of turning with God

Barbara Preston, member of the body of Christ 

 

James 1:17  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 

 

When we believe we have heard from God, showing us something HE wants us to do, for example, we set out on that path HE has put us on.

 

Then, more than likely, the devil will come along and try to persuade us that God doesn’t want us to do that. HE wants us to do something else or wants us to do nothing, at all. This happens to me all the time.

 

But, if we are persuaded it was God WHO spoke to us, then we go forward in the faith we have. 

 

This scripture tells us there is no “variableness” with God. What does this word mean? 

 

Variable - fickle; given to change; unstable; capricious; flighty

 

I looked at these definitions and asked myself if they described the nature of God. Of course, they don’t.

 

And “shadow of turning.” We humans may change our minds from day to day, going one way and then another, in a moment of indecision. But God doesn’t. And how blessed we are that HE doesn’t do that!

 

But the devil always wants us to turn and go in a direction opposite to what God, through HIS Holy Spirit, tells us to go.

 

My husband and I recently moved closer to where my adult aged children live. We did that because, for a period of time, God had been showing me that this is what we needed to do because as we aged we would need help with certain things and would not be able to get this where we were living, at that time, which was about a three hour drive from where they lived.

 

Then later thoughts would come to me that we should not move, that it would be a terrible mistake to do this. But, for one thing, I had too much evidence from God that it was HIM instructing me that we should move. And also, I was reminded that God is not fickle, given to change, telling us to do one thing one day and then do the opposite thing the next. 

 

I see the blessings we have been given by making this move. If God had not given me the wisdom to do this we would probably still be in the same multi-story house with a much bigger yard than we needed trying to hold things together with both of us becoming physically weaker rather quickly. 

 

Neither of my children is born again, at this time, but they have been so thoughtful in helping us with things. I think they are both relieved that we are now closer, especially at our ages.

 

When our house just outside of Charlottesville, Va. was on the market I would look at it online sometimes, but I never once felt sad when I did this. What I felt was a deep gratitude that God had let us live there for the 16 years we did and how much we enjoyed it and the beautiful countryside.

 

And now HE has led us here and I would not want it any other way. Where would any of us be, if we did not have God watching over us and leading us? 

 

 

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💥 Podcast: Sin runs rampant when speculation begins

 

 

 (This podcast was previously recorded and published on May 3, 2020)

 

The more people talk, the wiser they get in their own eyes ... and pride of man abounds.

James 1:26    If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

What the Bible says about this ...

 

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Proverbs 10:19  In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

Psalm 63:11  But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by HIM (by God) shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. 

 

 

2 Timothy 3:12  Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

 

 

Proverbs 3:7  Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

 

 

John 10:10  Jesus says ... The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

 

 

Matthew 5:37  But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

 

 

Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 

 

 

James 3:5-8  Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

 

 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. 

 

 7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: 

 

 8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

 

 

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Scriptures:

 

Colossians 3:12-15   Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

 
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 

 

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Jeremiah 51:15-16   He (God) hath made the earth by His power, He hath established the world by His wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by His understanding.

16 When He uttereth His voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth: He maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of His treasures.

 

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Proverbs 4:7  Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

 

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Jeremiah 9:23-24  Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth ME, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

 

 

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💥 Podcast: God gives us the desires of our hearts

   

 

 (This podcast was previously recorded and published on May 2, 2020)

Psalm 37:4  Delight thyself also in the Lord: and HE shall give thee the desires of thine heart. 

 

This means: When we belong to God, HE will put HIS desires into our hearts. We will find we want to do something and we pray about it and we have no idea that God has planted HIS own desire for us into our heart! 

(Delight in "the Lord", in "The Word" given us by God by HIS Spirit.)

Example in this Podcast.

 

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Ecclesiastes 3:1  To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

 

 

2 Kings 4:8-10   And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.

9 And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually.

10 Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither. 

 

 

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Scriptures:

 

Psalm 145:14  The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

 

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2 John 1:8  Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

 

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Isaiah 45:18-19  For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens; God Himself that formed the earth and made it; HE hath established it, HE created it not in vain, HE formed it to be inhabited: I am the Lord; and there is none else.

19 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye ME in vain: I the Lord speak righteousness, I declare things that are right. 

 

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Isaiah 54:5  For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is HIS name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall HE be called.

 

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James 1:17-21  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

 

18 Of HIS own will begat HE us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of HIS creatures.

 

19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 

 

20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 

 

21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 

 

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James 2:19-22   Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

 

  

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💥 Podcast: Controlling your tongue

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on May 1, 2020)

 

There are times we want to tell someone off ... but we know we shouldn't!

This Podcast shows us examples of controlling our tongue in ways that really work by turning to God.

 

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James 3:5-10  Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:

8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 

9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.  

10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 

 

 

James 1:26  If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. 

 

 

Ephesians 4:29  Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

 

 

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Scriptures:

 

Psalms 100  (A Psalm of praise)

1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before HIS presence with singing.

3 Know ye that the LORD HE is God: it is HE that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are HIS people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter into HIS gates with thanksgiving, and into HIS courts with praise: be thankful unto HIM, and bless HIS name.

5 For the LORD is good; HIS mercy is everlasting; and HIS truth endureth to all generations.

  

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Proverbs 4:20-22 (God says)  My son, attend to My words; incline thine ear unto My sayings.

21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

 

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Colossians 4:6  Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 

 

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Psalm 62:8  Trust in HIM (in God) at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before HIM: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

 

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Hebrews 11:6   But without faith it is impossible to please HIM: for he that cometh to God must believe that HE is, and that HE is a rewarder of them that diligently seek HIM.

 

 

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💥 Podcast: God is the only one I can fully trust for HE knows the future

 

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on April 27, 2020) 

 

 

Some people will want to help us but they might not be able to do so. They do not know the future, but God knows the future. Other people are actually enemies of God, doing fleshly plans, and trying to get us to do what they do. Some would lead us but they do not know the will of God for us. 

 

When God gives me a word, I know I can do that plan safely. 

 

The devil brings his thoughts to steal, kill, and destroy me. (John 10:10) 

 

Humans bring their own ideas, but those ideas are risky. 

 

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 

 

It is only God that I can fully trust!  

 

Ephesians 4:21 If so be that ye have heard Him, and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: (the Word)

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James 3:16   For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

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James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 

 

I can say to a human, "You might be right." 

 

But when God brings me a word by HIS Spirit I can "know" that word is right. 

 

Seek God. Ask God. 

 

Proverbs 3:6  In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and HE shall direct thy paths. 

 

(When we are trying to hire someone to do something, there could be a "hidden agenda". Therefore ask God what to do.)

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II Timothy 3

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

 

2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

 

3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

 

4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

 

5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

 

13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.  

 

14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of Whom thou hast learned them;

 

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Jesus says:

Matthew 24

3 And as HE (Jesus) sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto HIM privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

 

4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 

 

5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.  

 

(They come saying "Jesus is Lord", and because they say that we tend to listen to them, and they deceive many.)  

 

12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many (for the Word of God) shall wax cold. 

 

13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

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Job 13:15  Though HE slay me, yet will I trust in HIM: but I will maintain mine own ways before HIM.

 

 

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Scriptures:

 

Isaiah 65:17  God says:  For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

 

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Hebrews 4:9-11 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 

 

10 For he that is entered into His rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from His. 

 

11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 

 

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Psalm 34:17-19   The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. 

 

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Galatians 2:16  Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. 

 

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Proverbs 12:10  The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. (NIV)

 

 

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💥 Podcast: Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life"

 

 

 (This podcast was previously recorded and published on March 7, 2021)

 

No man can go to God except through Jesus, The Word.

So if we are tempted to go a way opposite to that which we read in the New Testament Bible, we know we cannot go to God that opposite way.

Galatians 5

19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 

 

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John 14:6  Jesus saith unto him, I (the Word) am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by ME (the Word of God).

 

 

Matthew 26:51-54   And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. (We see in John 18:10 it was Peter did this)

52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to MY Father, and HE shall presently give ME more than twelve legions of angels?

54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

 

 

Matthew 26:42-44  He (Jesus) went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O MY Father, if this cup may not pass away from ME, except I drink it, THY will be done.

 

 

Galatians 1:6-8   I marvel that ye are so soon removed from HIM that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

 

 

Psalm 78:49   HE (God) cast upon them the fierceness of HIS anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them.

 

John 8:44   Jesus said to the Jews who sought to kill Him:  Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

 

 

Revelation 3:5  Jesus says:   He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before MY Father, and before HIS angels.

 

 

Revelation 22:12-15   Jesus says: And, behold, I come quickly; and MY reward is with ME, to give every man according as his work shall be.

13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

14 Blessed are they that do HIS commandments (God's commandments), that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

 

 

I Corinthians 6:9-10   Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate (homosexuals), nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

 

I Corinthians 10:13  There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

 

 

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Scriptures:

 

James 1:17  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 

 

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Psalm 89:14   Justice and judgment are the habitation of Thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before Thy face. 

 

15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of Thy countenance.  

 

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John 3:20-21   For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. 

 

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Philippians 4:19  But my God shall supply all your need according to HIS riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

 

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John 6:37  (Jesus says) All that the Father giveth Me shall come to Me; and him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.

 

 

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💥 Podcast: Give yourself to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine

 

  

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on April 3, 2020)

 

As the wickedness of the world and the churches increases, we know we draw nearer to the return of Jesus. If you work at a secular job, you will be exposed to many concepts contrary to Bible. This world loves to be wise in it's own eyes. You have to uproot those spots that come from worldly sayings of men and bring spiritual contamination. We also encounter such on our television programs. We must be alert and cleanse ourselves from these spots of this world.

The apostle Peter told us to do the following as we wait for Jesus.

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of HIM in peace, without spot, and blameless.  II Peter 3:14

If we do this, we should be ready for Jesus when HE returns. 

 

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Luke 10:38-42   Now it came to pass, as they went, that HE (Jesus) entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received HIM into her house.

39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard HIS word.

40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to HIM, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. 

 

 

Matthew 11:28-30  Jesus says:   Come unto ME, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

29 Take MY yoke upon you, and learn of ME; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

30 For MY yoke is easy, and MY burden is light. 

 

 

Hebrews 10:25  Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. 

 

 

I Timothy 4:7-8   But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

 

 

1 Thessalonians 5:21   Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

 

 

Philippians 4:6-7  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 

 

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

 

 

James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.  

 

 

I Peter 5:8-9  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 

 

9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 

 

  

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Scriptures:

 

Proverbs 10:2   Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

 

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Philippians 2:13  For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.

 

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Colosians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus (the Word), giving thanks to God and the Father by Him. 

 

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  Rejoice evermore.  

 

17 Pray without ceasing.  

 

18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 

 

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James 1:5-8  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

 

6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 

 

7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 

 

8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. 

 

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Joshua 1:9  God says ... Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

   

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💥 Podcast: Staying on the Highway of God

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on March 28, 2020)

God has a road for each of us to take! We drive onto that road when we hear a word from the Holy Spirit of God and do that instruction. And we stay on that road by continuing to do that instruction.

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.  Romans 8:14

Examples are given in this podcast.

 

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Hebrews 10:25  Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

 

 

John 14:26   Jesus says:  But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

 

 

John 16:13   Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear (from God), that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.

 

 

I Corinthians 2:9-13  But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love HIM.

10 But God hath revealed them unto us by HIS Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

 

 

John 14:6  Jesus saith unto him, I (the Word) am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by ME.

 

 

John 6 

 

35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to ME shall never hunger; and he that believeth on ME shall never thirst.
 

45 Jesus says: It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto ME. 

 

51  I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is MY flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
 

53  Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink HIS blood, ye have no life in you.

54 Whoso eateth MY flesh, and drinketh MY blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

Ephesians 1:13  In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,

 

 

James 3:17  But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 

 

 

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Scriptures:

Galatians 5:1  Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

 

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Psalm 37:30  The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. 

 

31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.

 

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1 Thessalonians 4:14  For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with HIM.

 

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Psalm 124:8  Our help is in the name of the Lord, WHO made heaven and earth.

 

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1 Corinthians 2:9-10   But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love HIM.

10 But God hath revealed them unto us by HIS Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 

 

 

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💥 Podcast: Trusting in the living God instead of in uncertain riches

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on April 7, 2020) 

 

Things can change very rapidly in this present world. In the Bible, the apostle Paul warns us to put our trust in God rather than in "uncertain riches."  (I Timothy 6)

Can you trust in the unseen, instead of in the seen?

In the end, everything we can see with our natural eyes will be destroyed.

If we trust in any human or in a government of men, we put ourselves in great risk. Some are trusting in their church group and think they are trusting in God. Usually those who are trusting in their church group tell other people about that church group. When we speak with other people are we telling them about the living God and what God has done? Or are we speaking about a minister or a church group?

There is still time to make an adjustment, at least I think so, although unexpected things are happening rather rapidly. 

 

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I Timothy 6:17  Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

 

 

Romans 8:31  What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

 

 

Philippians 2:3-8  Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 

 

5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
 

6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

7 But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

8 And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

2 Peter 3:10-14   But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

13 Nevertheless we, according to HIS promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

 

 

John 4:23-24  But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship HIM.

24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship HIM must worship HIM in spirit and in truth.

 

 
Philippians 4:6-7  Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

 

 

Proverbs 16:25  There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

 

 

James 3:16-17   For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

 

 

Psalm 51:10  Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

 

 

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Scriptures:

James 5:11  Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. 

 

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John 1:1- 4   In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by HIM; and without HIM was not any thing made that was made.

4 In HIM was life; and the life was the light of men.

 

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Joshua 24:14-15   Now therefore fear the Lord (obey the Word), and serve HIM in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.

15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell:  but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. 

 

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Psalm 56:9-11  When I cry unto THEE, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.

10 In God will I praise HIS word: in the Lord will I praise HIS word.

11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. 

 

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John 4:24  God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.

 

 

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💥 Podcast: God will make us the head and not the tail if we follow HIM

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on April 19, 2020)

 

 

When we follow God, HE makes us above only and not beneath.  It is by the Holy Spirit leading us in the decisions of this life that we know what to do.  The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth and teaches us all things concerning the issues that are blocking our path as we set out to accomplish goals.  The Holy Spirit even shows us things to come, as needed.  (John 14:26 & John 16:13)

 

Deuteronomy 28  ...  

 

1 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all HIS commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:

2 And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God.

 

9  The Lord shall establish thee an holy people unto HIMSELF, as HE hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in HIS ways.

 

13 And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:

 

14 And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them. 

 

God began teaching me these things about being led by the Spirit of God as soon as I was born again in 1975. 

 

I know nothing more important than these godly concepts.

 

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John 14:26  Jesus says ... But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 16:13 Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear, that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.

 

 

Romans 8:14  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

 

 

I Corinthians 2:1-6  And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and HIM crucified.

3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 

 

6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect (born again): ... 

 

 

I Corinthians 2:9-13  But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love HIM. 

 

10 But God hath revealed them unto us by HIS Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

 

  

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Scriptures:

 

Romans 10:9  That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus (the Word), and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

 

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Matthew 15:8-9  (Jesus said)  This people draweth nigh unto ME with their mouth, and honoureth ME with their lips; but their heart is far from ME.

9 But in vain they do worship ME, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 

 

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John 17:16-17  (Jesus prayed to the Father concerning those who belong to HIM)

 

16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

17 Sanctify them through Thy truth: Thy word is truth.

Sanctify: set apart as or declare holy, free from sin, purify 

 

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Hebrews 10:35-36  Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.

 

36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

 

 

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💥 Podcast: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me

 

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on April 26, 2020)

To me, Jesus is The Word and The Word is Jesus. When I have a word from God on the issue of this life, I have the strength I need to go forward in that word. Also the Word from God, given by the Spirit of God, shows me what to do in the matter at hand. And the Word from God by the Spirit of God comforts me in difficult times.

The Word is everything to me ... I can't imagine living without The Word.

This Podcast contains specific examples of the Word brought to me by the Spirit of God, especially in difficult times.

 

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Philippians 4:13 Paul said: I can do all things through Christ (the Word) which strengtheneth me.

 

 

Psalm 16:8  I have set the Lord (the Word) always before me: because HE is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 

 

 

John 10:10  Jesus says: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I (the Word) am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 

 

Isaiah 54:17  No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

 

Psalm 119:105  THY word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 

 

Psalm 119:130  The entrance of THY words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. 

 

James 1:5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

John 14:26 Jesus says: But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 16:13 Jesus says: Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear, that shall he speak: and HE will shew you things to come.

 

John 6

33 For the bread of God is HE (the Word) which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. 

 

35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to ME shall never hunger; and he that believeth on ME shall never thirst.

45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto ME.

50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die.

51 I (Jesus, the Word) am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is MY flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink HIS blood, ye have no life in you.

63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

 

Romans 8:14  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

 

 

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Scriptures:

Matthew 6:34   Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. 

 

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Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord, and of great power:
HIS understanding is infinite. 

 

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1 Peter 5:8-9  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

 

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Psalm 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

 

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Hebrews 10:26  For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins.

 

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Hebrews 11:6  But without faith it is impossible to please HIM: for he that cometh to God must believe that HE is, and that HE is a rewarder of them that diligently seek HIM.

 

 

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💥 Podcast: II John: Receiving a full reward

 

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on July 18, 2020)

 

 

II John vv. 8-11   Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

 

9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

 

10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

 

11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

 

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1 Corinthians 6:15-16   Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid.

16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. 

 

1 Corinthians 6:18  Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

1 Corinthians 7:10-11  And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, (this is a commandment of the Lord) Let not the wife depart from her husband:

11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife. 

 

Romans 1-3  Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?

 

2 For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.

3 So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.

 

Matthew 5:32  But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

 

Mark 10:11-12  And HE (Jesus) saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.

12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery. 

 

 

Romans 1:26-27  For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 

 

 

1 Corinthians 6:9-11    Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. 

 

 

Ephesians 4:8, 11-12  Wherefore HE saith, When HE ascended up on high, HE led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

11 And HE gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

 

   

Titus 3:10-11  A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;

11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. 

 

 

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Scriptures:

 

2 Timothy 3:16-17   All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 

 

17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

 

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1 Peter 4:1  Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 

 

2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 

 

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Matthew 23-26  Then said Jesus unto HIS disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

25 When HIS disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

 

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Psalm 119:114  Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in Thy word.

 

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Ephesians 1:3-6   Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

 

4 According as HE hath chosen us in HIM before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before HIM in love:

5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of HIS will,

6 To the praise of the glory of HIS grace, wherein HE hath made us accepted in the beloved. 

 

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